News
Digital wealth platform Endowus partners with Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions
Brookfield has US$850b in AUM whilst Oaktree has US$183b in AUM.
SG, China boost economic ties
The bilateral cooperation will promote new economic projects.
Digital asset exchange DigiFT clinches capital markets service license in SG
DigiFT can now conduct regulated dealing of capital markets products.
MAS coalition to pilot use of transition credits for early retirement of coal plants
Close to 30 members support the coalition.
Singapore launches second National AI Strategy
The renewed NAIS will promote a safer AI ecosystem.
IMDA, AI Singapore, A*STAR launch $70m AI initiative
The initiative aims to develop Southeast Asia’s first large language model ecosystem.
Hotel average room rate dips 2.6% YoY in October
REVPAR fell in the same month.
2024 launches to yield up to 8,800 units
The 2024 figure will be 15.8% higher than units launched in 2023.
Mixed reception seen in three land sales on Zion Road, Upper Thomson Road
URA officially pilots long-stay serviced apartments.
Dasin Retail Trust lender says internalisation of trustee-manager could delay debt restructuring
Minority investors tout the internalisation as cost-saving which could push distributions higher.
Geopolitics, consumer behaviours drive high CFO turnover
Companies are facing increased CFO turnover due to market dynamics and shifting consumer trends, with Asia Pacific presenting a unique landscape.
Local firms more optimistic about business in 1Q24
Construction and transportation emerged as the most optimistic sectors.
Prices of private homes to rise modestly in 2024: expert
OrangeTee said there will be a moderate rise in new home sales next year as well.
Centurion disposes 2 worker accommodation assets in Malaysia for $65.1m
Malaysia’s public sector pension fund acquired the two assets.
1 in 10 firms yet to implement emission plans: report
Of firms with no emission plans in place, 45% said they don’t plan to develop one.
Elite Commercial REIT portfolio valuation drops to $697.5m
The valuation covers 150 properties.
Commentary
Singapore’s AI upskilling push is bold. Now employers must close the loop.
Why Budget 2026 marks a turning point for employers
Budget 2026: Cushioning carbon tax burden and maintaining competitiveness
Beyond fuel choice: Budget 2026 and Singapore’s structural strategy in low-carbon transport
Why phishing and software updates still matter for Singapore organisations
Why Singapore businesses must focus on outvaluing, not just upskilling